Tuba Tuesday: Cerveny, recording, BB flat tuba, 4 rotary, ca.1930

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Tuba Tuesday: Cerveny, recording, BB flat tuba, 4 rotary, ca.1930

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Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Cerveny, recording, BB flat tuba, 4 rotary, ca.1930.

Bell Diameter 23.5”, Bore Size .820, Height 39.75”

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“BODY BY / V.F. CERVENY & FILS / KONIGGRATZ / U.S. AGENTS / VITK & ELSNIC (?) / CHICAGO, ILLINOIS” on bell. This is a custom bell that was later added to the instrument. “UCSBC MUS-125-5723” on rim of bell. on body: UCSBC MUS-125-5723




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Re: Tuba Tuesday: Cerveny, recording, BB flat tuba, 4 rotary, ca.1930

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not dissimilar (other than bell) to Mark's new tuba...
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Re: Tuba Tuesday: Cerveny, recording, BB flat tuba, 4 rotary, ca.1930

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true! These horns didn't change much
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